Lakeside — Crosthwaite
Lakcro two
Slow Way not verified yet. Verify Lakcro here.
Slow Way not verified yet. Verify Lakcro here.
By Mary Oz on 17 Nov 2023
Description
I designed this route to be shorter and easier than the original LakCro One. I had intended to follow field footpaths more from Lobby Bridge to Broad Oak, and managed to walk the first part, but the rest of it was flooded, so I had to follow quiet roads past Cowmire Hall (which was a nice bonus). I’ve included a map to show the options
I designed this route to be shorter and easier than the original LakCro One. I had intended to follow field footpaths more from Lobby Bridge to Broad Oak, and managed to walk the first part, but the rest of it was flooded, so I had to follow quiet roads past Cowmire Hall (which was a nice bonus). I’ve included a map to show the options
Status
This route has been reviewed by 1 person.
There are no issues flagged.
Photos for Lakcro two
Photos of this route will appear when they are added to a review. You can review this route here.
Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 1
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (1)
There are currently no problems reported with this route.
Downloads - 0
Surveys
What is this route like?
Surveys are submitted by fellow users of this website and show what you might expect from this Slow Ways route. Scroll down the page to read more detailed surveys.
Grade 4X based on 1 surveys | Sign up or log in to survey this route. | ||
---|---|---|---|
Description | Note | ||
Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys. | ||
Full grading description |
Only people who have completed our training can become Slow Ways surveyors and submit a survey. We do not vet contributors, so we cannot guarantee the quality or completeness of the surveys they complete. If you are dependent on the information being correct we recommend reading and comparing surveys before setting off.
Survey Photos
Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
Challenges
Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.
Obstacles
Obstacles on this route.
Accessibility
Is this route step and stile free?
Measurements
Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.
The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 27.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 36.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 7.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)
Successfully completed
We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.
Recommended by an expert
We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.
Terrain
We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.
There is no data on how much of this route is on roads
There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night
Thereis no data on amount of route paved
There is no data on muddiness
There is no data on rough ground
There is no data on long grass
Report a problem with this data
1 surveys
Information from verified surveys.
Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Lakeside
Grid Ref
SD3785487394
Lat / Lon
54.27840° / -2.95594°
Easting / Northing
337,854E / 487,394N
What3Words
plates.film.reserving
Crosthwaite
Grid Ref
SD4462591200
Lat / Lon
54.31338° / -2.85268°
Easting / Northing
344,625E / 491,200N
What3Words
hack.orbited.design
Lakeside | |
---|---|
Grid Ref | SD3785487394 |
Lat / Lon | 54.27840° / -2.95594° |
Easting / Northing | 337,854E / 487,394N |
What3Words | plates.film.reserving |
Crosthwaite | |
---|---|
Grid Ref | SD4462591200 |
Lat / Lon | 54.31338° / -2.85268° |
Easting / Northing | 344,625E / 491,200N |
What3Words | hack.orbited.design |
Sorry Land Cover data is not currently available for this route. Please check back later.
review
Mary Oz
17 Nov 2023I had walked the lovely new track from Lakeside to Newby Bridge (see LakLev Three) only a fortnight earlier, and my bus only went as far as Newby Bridge, so I hope I can be forgiven for not repeating it, there and back!
It was a misty early start for me this time. Apart from about 50 metres, the short section of main road from Newby Bridge was paved or had a wide verge. I then walked through the tiny village of Staveley and up into the woods on a rather muddy but pretty track. The ground was quite wet – a theme of today’s walk – and I had to jump across a small stream in the path to go through a gate into a fell pony field. The path got steeper as I saw a few quiet ponies, before exiting through another gate.
As I got higher, the mist disappeared and the view opened out. I couldn’t see Lake Windermere because of the cloud inversion, but it made for a beautiful dramatic view. I soon reached the gravelled forest track which was an easy and pleasant 2 miles.
The path through sheep pasture, and past a tiny reservoir, was easy to follow, and brought me to another pretty woodland path with bits of water flowing across in places. I passed a lovely barn and more sheep pasture, with views towards the top of Morecambe Bay, before reaching a short road section near Cartmel Fell and Pool Garth. The Mason’s Arms at Strawberry Bank is about 1km off the route just north of the midpoint here, and the Hare and Hounds is a little further north, both offer food and accommodation.
I managed to skirt around a large puddle across the road here, with pebbles suggesting a flood from a recent storm. Another field crossing, heading towards Lobby Bridge, ended with a field that was waterlogged so I skirted around the edge. There was a tight squeeze stile to get out onto the road, but with gate alternatives nearby. Lobby Bridge marked the historic boundary between Lancashire and Westmorland.
I crossed another field here to Scale Hill, with the intention of following field paths to Broad Oak, but they ended up being so waterlogged and flooded, that I walked along the road instead. (This route is what I walked, if it’s wet, a bit more road would shorten it, if it’s dry, field paths would avoid the road for longer.)
There followed two miles of fairly quiet single-track roads, with hedges and little in the way of verges. The several vehicles I met along here were very considerate and careful though. After crossing the A5074 a road-sign said Road Closed, but it was fine for pedestrians. A small road bridge had been damaged by storm water.
The last section was a narrow but well-used footpath up the hill to Crosthwaite Church. There was a bench here with a lovely view, where I had my packed lunch. I would have been very temped by the pub, but would have run out of daylight hours to go on to Bowness. I don’t think there is any public transport here, although there is accommodation.
I really liked this route, except that there was a bit too much tarmac in the last quarter.
Share your views about this route, give it a star rating, indicate whether it should be verified or not.
Include information that will be useful to others considering to walk or wheel it.
You can add up to 15 photos.
Other Routes for Lakeside—Crosthwaite See all Slow Ways
Review this better route and help establish a trusted network of walking routes.
Suggest a better route if it better meets our methodology.
Share your thoughts